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1952 - 2005
Age: 52
HEALY, Frederick C. “Rick”
County Road 358
Paw Paw
Passed away Monday morning, January 17, 2005 at his home. Rick was born July 2, 1952 in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was a self employed mechanical contractor. He was a member of the Celery City V.F.W. Post # 6248, Decatur. Surviving are his wife, Cydney Ellen Healy; parents, Richard E. and Esther Healy of Paw Paw; siblings, John Healy, Linda (Bob) Sekula, Stephanie Healy and Kimberly (Paul) Schauer all of Paw Paw; special cousins, Stephen (Catherine) Healy and Robert (Julie) Powers; children, Frederick Wiles of Coloma and Dana Drake of Buchanan; step-children, Anthony Polley and Ryane DeShane; several aunts uncles, cousins nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a grandmother, Esther C. Healy. Family will receive friends Wednesday, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Robert F. Creagan officiating. Interment to follow in Fort Custer National Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Van Buren County. |
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Healy
healy@gmail.com
Thursday January 27, 2005 at
11:52 AM
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Please visit this guest book as well:
http://www.legacy.com/kalamazoo/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=3055417
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Toni (Clemens) Denham
tonidenham@aol.com
Monday January 24, 2005 at
4:23 PM
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Rick and I lost touch a few years ago. I was saddened to hear of his passing. I would welcome contact from his family.
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Elsa Corsi
elsacorsi@msn.com
Saturday January 22, 2005 at
9:19 PM
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I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I knew Rick quite a few years back, always a gentle man, never a harsh word. May he rest in Peace! God be with him!
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Ed& Louise Parish
weezer490452isp.com
Thursday January 20, 2005 at
10:30 PM
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Not sure if you remember us, I drove thru your neighbors yard last year & caused quite a ruckus! We wanted to let you know how sorry we are for your loss. If there is anything at all we can do for you please feel free to call us. We wanted to attend the services but unfortunately Ed was getting his chemo this morning. Again, we are so sorry and our thoughts are with you.
Ed & Louise Parish
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Ned Daniels
neddlydan1@netzero.com
Wednesday January 19, 2005 at
4:18 PM
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Rick Healy was my best friend. He was my brother and I loved him as such. He showed me what courage is all about during his protracted illness. Never once did I hear him complain nor ask assistance although I was always there for him. He would joke about his condition to put others at ease because he didn't want anyone to pity him. Rick was always a selfless person and a true, "shirt off his back" individual and was touched in some way by everyone who knew him. He was proud of his service to his country during the Viet Nam era and proud of his skill as an independant contractor. I learned much from him. Rick was also a sentimentalist. He was not ashamed to show his emotion over a sappy movie or a friend in trouble. The world will miss Rick Healy. We need all the Ricks we can get and I for one am a much better man to have known him.
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Vicki Peplinski
ladygoblue1214@aol.com
Tuesday January 18, 2005 at
8:32 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. Everyone will miss Rick. One memory I have of Rick is the way he cut onions. He taught me how to cut the perfect onion and I use his technique all the time. :-)Honest! I thought of him last Friday when I was cooking dinner and cutting onions. Silly, I know, but I do know how important Rick was to all of you. He was a stand-up man. Please know that I share your sorrow.
Vicki
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